I’m excited to share with you my tried-and-true Chana Masala recipe, a flavourful and creamy delight that’s always a hit at our table. My daughter especially loves pairing this Chana Masala with freshly made poori, making it a winning combination for any mealtime. Follow along to create a dish that’s sure to become a favourite in your home too!
Also check my other curry recipes for Chapati or Poori – Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Bhurji, Poori Masala | A Potato curry for Poori and Easy Mushroom Curry for Chapati.
Easy Chana Masala Recipe
Easy Chana masala
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled chana chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
- 3 cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 1 cup onion paste from 2 onions
- 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tomatoes pureed
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cashew paste
- 1 tablespoon kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish optional
- Chopped onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the cumin seeds, cloves and Cinnamon and let them splutter.
- Add the onion paste and sauté until it raw smell disappears.
- Now Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Now Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cashew paste and cook for a few more minutes.
- Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the pan. Mix well.
- Add the boiled chana (chickpeas) to the gravy and mix well.
- Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or poori.
How to make Easy Chana Masala?
- In a large pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the onion paste and sauté until it raw smell disappears.
- Now Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Now Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cashew paste and cook for a few more minutes.
- Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the pan. Mix well.
- Add the boiled chana (chickpeas) to the gravy and mix well.
- Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or poori.
Tips for the Perfect Chana Masala:
- If using dried chickpeas, ensure they are soaked overnight and cooked until tender before adding them to the curry.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference. Add more or less chili powder to suit your taste.
- You can adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more or less water. For a thicker gravy, use less water and simmer for a longer time.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice. chopped onions and fresh coriander leaves at the end can elevate the flavours even more.
Serving Suggestion:
Pair this Chana Masala with fluffy and warm poori to bring out the best flavours. It’s a delightful combination that adds an extra touch of warmth and comfort to your meal.
Enjoy your creamy and flavourful Chana Masala paired with poori, and watch it become a family favourite in your home just like it is in ours!
Approximate Calories Per Serving: 189 calories
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